Alpenglow Sports, 415 N. Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City, is hosting a slideshow and kickoff party for Tahoe Backcountry Women from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The slideshow is a look into backcountry adventures from different perspectives and locales. They want women to share their backcountry experiences with hopes to inspire and motivate others.

There will be food, drinks and raffle prizes. It's open to women of all ages and abilities.

Details: whitney@alpenglowsports.com.

Nov. 15

Free program to educate public about concussions

A concussion education training session will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Olympic Village Inn, 1909 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley.

A team of experts will provide advanced concussion training for the Reno-Tahoe community. It will be held by the Tahoe Institute for Rural Health Research and presented by the California Concussion Coalition and the Sports Legacy Institute.

The 90-minute multimedia presentation will take audience members from concussion basics through advanced concepts and strategies to create a safer sports environment, officials said. It's designed for coaches, teachers, parents, athletes, school and government officials and other interested parties. It's free and open to the public.

Details: www.concussioncoalition.org and www.sportslegacy.org.

Nov. 16

Closed Sage Hill Clay Sports store to auction off gear

After 24 years in Reno, Sage Hill Clay Sports said it will be selling off assets via a live auction at 10 a.m. at its Reno location, 737 Desert Way.

The store closed in late August after owner Darlene Vopat retired. It was the only clay shooting range in Washoe County.

Auction items include memorabilia and trap and skeet shooting equipment. Stremmel Auctions will host it, and admission is free.

Details: www.stremmelauctionsreno.com or 775-770-4770.

Galena Creek to host astronomy presentation

The majority of the presentation will be about the Seven Sisters, a star cluster within the Taurus constellation. The group will explore the mythology behind the Seven Sisters and hold stargazing sessions through telescopes.

Coffee, tea and hot chocolate will be offered. A $5 donation is suggested.

Details: www.galenacreekvisitorcenter.org.

Nov. 17

Turkey Trot set for S. Lake Tahoe

The city of South Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Tri Club will host a Turkey Trot at the Bijou Community Park at 10 a.m. The fun run encourages people to wear Thanksgiving-related costumes to compete for the "Best Costume" and "Most Ridiculous Costume" awards.

There will be a 5K, 10K and kids' 1K. Prices start at $20 with a price increase set for Monday.

Details: www.tahoefunruns.com.

Nov. 22

Christmas tree permits to go on sale through Dec. 24

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District said that Christmas tree cutting permits will be sold Nov. 22 through Dec. 24, or until the allotment of 4,000 permits is sold.

The Forest Service advised people to purchase permits early, as they plan to sell out. Permits can be purchased with cash or check, in-person only, at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest office in Sparks, Carson Ranger District Office, Galena Creek Visitor Center, Hope Valley Cafe and Market in Woodfords Canyon and Markleeville General Store in Markleeville. Federal offices are closed on Nov. 28.

The Forest Service said people should wear warm clothing and pack a first-aid kit, extra food and water, shovel and a heavy rope or chain in the event of bad road conditions or inclement weather.

Some cutting areas may be inaccessible after snowfall, so people are advised to cut trees early in the season.

Details: 775-882-2766.

Parks Foundation to host Huffaker Hills hike

Take in some great views of Reno on the 2-mile Huffaker Hills hike from 9 to 11 a.m., held by the Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation. The group will learn why the Huffaker Hills are where they are.

The hike will go through several trails including the Western Loop and Lakeview Loop.

To get there, head east on South McCarran Boulevard, turn right on Alexander Lake Road and drive 1 mile.

The trail will be on your right.

Details: www.tmparksfoundation.org.

Ongoing

Tahoe ski resorts reward buyers of Tahoe license plates

The Tahoe Fund is bringing back its promotion to encourage people to buy the new Lake Tahoe license plate in either California or Nevada. Those folks can be rewarded with two free lift tickets to one of 11 Lake Tahoe resorts participating in the program.

The Tahoe Fund said more than 96 percent of the funds for the Tahoe plate, which are $61 for the first year and $30 to renew, go to the California Tahoe Conservancy and the Nevada Division of State lands to fund hiking and biking trails, as well as watershed restoration projects. The fund financed commercials featuring Julia Mancuso to promote "Plates for Powder" during the 2014 ski season.